GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti pulls ahead here — substantially quicker, about 33% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. But the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the better value, undercutting it by $84 GBP for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti packs 4,864 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.
Price & Value
Pricing has the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER at $241 GBP, $84 GBP under the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's $325 GBP. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar, so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is trading below its $499 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is trading below its $399 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
Power draw favors the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (200W vs 215W), and it's the more efficient card too, so it's the easy pick if thermals or a smaller PSU matter. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti worth the extra $84 GBP over the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 4,864✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40✓ | 38 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 320✓ | 152 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,605 MHz✓ | 1,410 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz✓ | 1,665 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 215 W | 200 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Dec 2020 |